Priya Jayakumar Email and Phone Number

Lead TA for EBME 201: Physiology & Biophysics I. I will help manage the TA team and act as an intermediate between the professors and the rest of the TA team. I will also continue with my previous responsibilities of grading assignments, quizzes, & exams as well as holding weekly office hours to answer students' questions.

Currently working with the orthopedics department on a project regarding the multidisciplinary prosthetic clinic at Nemours. I helped perform a literature review and am currently working on drafting the manuscript.

Performed Atellica CI analyzer system characterization studies. Learned about different assays and how to operate and troubleshoot patient sample analyzers. Performed data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Query Express. Served as Intern Captain for the intern showcase.

TA for EBME 201 (Physiology & Biophysics I) for Fall 2023 and EBME 202 (Physiology & Biophysics II) for Spring 2024. Responsible for helping students navigate the class and properly learn the material.Help proctor and grade quizzes & exams and grade homework. Host weekly office hours to help answer questions on class content and provide feedback on graded assignments.

Worked with Dr. Danielle Hatchimonji in the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science this summer as part of the 2023 NSURP program. I helped with her Actions Against Racism Project and conducted my own independent project during the 10 week program. Gained experience in quantitative data analysis using SPSS, qualitative coding, microsoft excel, and powerpoint.

Researched in Dr. Temburni's lab as part of this summer research lab. Ran my own experiments regarding research to decrease astrocyte activity in the brain. Presented my findings at a research symposium and received an award for best neuroscience poster.